ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched seven stellar innings of five-hit ball in the Indians’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Bieber was loudly cheered throughout the night by local fans supporting the pitcher from nearby Laguna Hills, California.
Cleveland pulled right behind Oakland (84-60) for the second AL wild-card spot with their first back-to-back wins in September.
Albert Pujols hit his 655th career homer in the Angels’ sixth loss in eight games.